Citadel is quite an interesting groupware tool.  It has web based / imap /
pop3 and IM (web based and XMPP), as well as mailing list and remote
retreval  capabilities as well as bbs style functionality.

It is being used via ham radio networks in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area
currently:

www.14567.org

Hint: search for citadel

Kelly

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>Tue Mar 31 2009 10:35:21 PM CDT from Kristopher Browne to TC Linux TC Linux
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>Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Replacement for Yahoo Groups
>Something you might want to take a look at is Citadel... It's a
>BBS/Groupware package that dates back many many years, and offers a variety
>of options for calendaring and mailing lists. It's GPL now, very easy to
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>On Mar 31, 2009, at 19:31:03, Jeff Nelson wrote:
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>>I'm looking for alternatives to Yahoo Groups. I like the Yahoo Groups 
>>features of archiving messages, having a place to archive files, and 
>>being able to schedule events (with automatic reminders) on a calendar. 
>>Ranked features from most to least important are:
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>>1. One email address which reflects to everyone on the list.
>>2. Closed list (only members can send email, joining list must be approved)
>>3. Calendar reminders
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>>Nice, but not necessary:
>>4. File archives
>>5. Message archives
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>>There are a few drawbacks of Yahoo Groups. First, I want to add/remove 
>>people to the list without the list member having to do anything 
>>special. Some of the members of my lists have email but are 
>>computer-challenged. Second, Yahoo Groups sometimes gets bogged down and 
>>timely messages (like calendar reminders) don't go out when scheduled.
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>>My group of volunteers has no funding, so very cheap, preferably 
>>open-source suggestions are most appreciated.
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>>Thanks!
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>>-Jeff
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